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  By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — Dearborn High School seniors Mei Ling Marzonie, Tristan Nunez and Jake West took in their last film festival at DHS as films premiered at the Michael Guido Theater on May 23 and 24. This year’s films were “Tribute to Russ Gibb,” “Epiphany,” “Together,” “High Road,” “Girlfriends,” “Friendship,” “Who Done It?,” “Eloise,” “Electric Oddity” and “The Serial Trip.” “Epiphany,” “Eloise,” “Friendship” and “Who Done It” were nominated for an Emmy from the Michigan Chapter of … [Read more...] about DHS premieres Emmy-nominated films at festival

  95th annual parade highlights those who have lost loved ones during military service   DEARBORN – At 10 a.m. on Monday, May 27, one of the largest Memorial Day parades in the United States and the oldest continuous parade in Michigan at year 95 begins. This year’s parade theme is “Gold Star Families,” recognizing the families who lost a loved one who was actively serving in the military. Speaking at the event as grand marshal will be Gold Star father Dan Robinson, who tragically lost his son Heath, a … [Read more...] about Dearborn Memorial Day Parade honors patriotic sacrifice, Gold Star families

  Settlement terms revealed By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR – City Treasurer Edward Bourassa is expected to tender his resignation letter at the May 21 City Council meeting in a document which, at his request, will reveal the settlement terms. Bourassa’s attorney, Edward Zelenak, confirmed May 20 that Bourassa’s letter will be formally submitted to the City Council and Mayor Rick Sollars at the meeting. Bourassa, who served in the elected office for the past 5 ½ years, and who said he is the … [Read more...] about Taylor City Treasurer Edward Bourassa to resign position

  Advanced Disposal trucks supplemented with Green for Life crews By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – City officials and residents expressed dissatisfaction May 14 with Advanced Disposal’s delayed post-flood debris removal, prompting the City Council to approve contracting of 50 Green for Life crews May 18. City Administrator Mark Kibby said it had contracted with Green for Life to provide 50 additional crews to pick up post-flood neighborhood debris on May 18 in addition to the trash pickups being … [Read more...] about Allen Park officials, residents upset by delayed post-flood debris removal

  By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON – The former McLouth site is one of seven sites nationwide that was added to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Superfund National Priorities List, EPA officials said May 13 at City Hall. In a press conference attended by Trenton Mayor Kyle Stack, EPA Regional Administrator Cathy Stepp, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn), Assistant Wayne County Executive Khalil Rahal and Matthew Moroun of MSC Land Co. LLC, a division of Crown Enterprises, as well as other community … [Read more...] about Former McLouth site one of seven added to EPA’s Superfund National Priorities list

  By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — An aroma of food and desserts filled a piece of land owned by Hype Athletics, 23302 W. Warren Ave., as over 20 vendors prepared their items for the crowds of customers at the second annual Ramadan Suhoor Festival. Hype Athletics Founder and CEO Ali Sayed donated the land so the festival could take place. “Ali has done so much for the community and never ceases to amaze me with his generosity,” festival organizer and pharmacist Hassan Chami said. Chami was inspired … [Read more...] about Ramadan Suhoor Festival offers a variety of food, community gathering place

DEARBORN – The city and the Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council once again will pay tribute to those who lost their lives in service of this country, by presenting the annual Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony May 27. This year’s parade theme is “Gold Star Families” — families who have lost a member while on active duty, including in combat. This year’s grand marshal is a person who knows first-hand about that loss. Dan Robinson became a Gold Star father when he lost his son on Aug. 6, 2011. His son Heath, a … [Read more...] about Gold Star father Daniel Robinson is grand marshal for Memorial Day Parade

  By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — The City Council voted 4-2 May 9 to file a complaint against Mayor Daniel Paletko after he refused to sign a contract approved by the council to conduct a forensic audit. Council members Bill Bazzi, Tom Wencel and Lisa Hicks-Clayton and Council President Denise Malinowski-Maxwell, voted yes while Councilmen Dave Abdallah and Robert Constan opposed and Councilman Ray Muscat abstained. The council is seeking answers for questions surrounding almost $1.4 million missing … [Read more...] about Heights Council votes to file complaint against Paletko

  By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — A city employee is no longer working for the city following a controversial comment made on social media about a Muslim model. “Bill Larion no longer works for the city of Dearborn,” a statement from the city read. “Per protocol, the city will not be commenting further on internal personnel matters.” Larion, who worked as a surveyor in the Engineering Department, apologized for the comment with a written apology during a meeting May 7 with Dearborn police. “I … [Read more...] about City terminates employee for offensive Facebook comment

  By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers Dearborn and Dearborn Heights residents woke up May 1 to flooded houses, neighborhoods and roads following a heavy rain of almost four inches April 30. Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko said he asked the governor’s office declare a state of emergency so residents could get Federal Emergency Management Agency relief and that a financial assessment of damage would be done before submitting an official request to the state. Late on May 2, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer … [Read more...] about Heights requests state of emergency declaration following floods